Deputies: Farmington man charged after fatally treating dog
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Farmington man has been charged with animal cruelty after his dog died from blunt force trauma, according to the Ontario County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies started working alongside the Ontario County Humane after James Kinney called 911 to report a neighbor had poisoned his dog, and the dog was found dead on his kitchen floor.
Both agencies found the two-and-a-half month old female Collie mix puppy, Goose.
The next day, Goose was taken for an exam at Cornell University. The results showed Goose died from blunt force trauma to her rib cage, which lacerated her liver — with no signs of poisoning happening, according to deputies.
Witnesses contacted police to report they had seen Kinney drag Goose by her leash, causing her to scream. Based on the evidence, deputies said Kinney was arrested and charged with aggravated cruelty to animals.
Kinney will appear in Farmington Town Court, and two shorthair cats were taken from the house and are being evaluated at the shelter.
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